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Emergency services
Immediate danger, medical emergency, fire, or active crime.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Suicidal thoughts, mental health crisis, emotional distress, or concern about someone else. Call or text.
Call or text 988
Ohio 211
Free, confidential, 24/7 connection to local food, housing, utility, health, transportation, and other services.
Dial 211
Regional behavioral health crisis line
24-hour crisis support for Adams, Lawrence, and Scioto counties.
Ohio Benefits
Apply for or manage SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care assistance.
Ohio HEAP / energy assistance
Help with heating and cooling bills, PIPP, and crisis programs. Eligibility and funding rules apply.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income residents, veterans, and seniors, including housing, benefits, family, and consumer matters.
800 Gallia St., Suite 700, Portsmouth
Area Agency on Aging District 7
Information, referrals, caregiver support, home and community services, Medicare guidance, meals, and programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Vocational rehabilitation and employment support for people with disabilities.
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult age 60 or older.
855-OHIO-APS (855-644-6277)
Scioto County Job & Family Services
SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, child care, protective services, Healthchek, pregnancy-related services, and Medicaid transportation.
710 Court St., Portsmouth
Community Action Organization of Scioto County
Food referrals, utility and heating help, weatherization, WIC, Head Start, senior meals, workforce programs, health services, and housing information.
433 Third St., Portsmouth
OhioMeansJobs Scioto County
Job search, resumes, career guidance, training, employer connections, and workforce services.
Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher information. Waiting-list availability changes.
410 Court St., Portsmouth
Scioto County Homeless Shelter
Emergency shelter and related basic-needs support. Call before arriving to confirm space and intake requirements.
615 Eighth St., Portsmouth
Salvation Army Portsmouth
Food and clothing assistance, birth-certificate and identification help, and other emergency support. Appointments may be required.
1001 Ninth St., Portsmouth
Access Scioto County
Public curb-to-curb transportation throughout Scioto County; door-to-door service may be available by request.
Potter's House
Food pantry. Listed schedule: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Identification and proof of residency may be required.
5409 Winchester Ave., Sciotoville
St. Francis Catholic Outreach Center
Food pantry and emergency food assistance. Call to confirm current distribution days and requirements.
2311 Stockham Lane, Portsmouth
God's Pantry at Second Presbyterian
Food pantry. Call for current weekly schedule and emergency-food availability.
801 Waller St., Portsmouth
Wheelersburg United Methodist Church
Food pantry. Previously listed on the third Tuesday of the month; call to confirm current schedule.
11605 Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg
Beech Fork Church
Drive-through pantry and emergency food assistance. Call for current dates.
1847 State Route 348, Otway
Our Lady of Sorrows
Food pantry. Previously listed for the first and third Thursdays; call before visiting.
2215 Galena Pike, West Portsmouth
Rarden Daily Bread
Hot evening meals. Call to confirm the daily serving time.
1693 Main St., Rarden
Scioto County Health Department
Public-health information, immunizations, communicable-disease services, environmental health, and referrals.
612 Sixth St., Suite D, Portsmouth
ADAMHS Board of Adams, Lawrence & Scioto Counties
Publicly funded mental health and addiction-treatment system, prevention, recovery support, and provider information.
919 Seventh St., Portsmouth
Wildflower Wellness Group
Local outpatient therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and recovery support. In-person care in Wheelersburg and telehealth across Ohio. Ask about clinician fit, ages served, insurance, private pay, and availability. Not a crisis service.
Call or text 740-301-1039; info@wildflowerwellness.org
11519 Gallia Pike, Wheelersburg
The Counseling Center
Mental health and addiction treatment, recovery services, and sliding-fee options based on income.
411 Court St., Portsmouth
Scioto County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Eligibility, service coordination, family support, employment, community participation, and crisis assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
740-353-0636; emergency 740-353-4677
2619 Gallia St., Portsmouth
Scioto County Veterans Service Office
VA claims assistance, emergency assistance, transportation information, and referrals for veterans and eligible dependents.
612 Sixth St., Suite A, Portsmouth
Southern Ohio Shelter
24/7 domestic-violence hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, food, clothing, and court support.
2315 Grant St., Portsmouth
Scioto County Public Library
Free internet and computers, printing, digital-skills help, educational resources, legal-form access, and five county locations.
1220 Gallia St., Portsmouth
Lawrence County Department of Job & Family Services
SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, child care, protective services, and other public benefits.
1100 S. Seventh St., Ironton
Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization
Energy assistance, housing, Head Start, health care, homelessness services, transportation, and workforce support.
120 N. Third St., Ironton
OhioMeansJobs Lawrence County
Job search, training, resumes, unemployment registration assistance, GED and adult education connections, and veteran priority services.
120 N. Third St., Ironton
Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority
Public housing and affordable-housing information for Lawrence County. Contact the office for applications and waiting-list status.
720 Washington St., Ironton
ILCAO Homeless Crisis Response Program
Rapid rehousing and homelessness assistance for eligible individuals and families, including those fleeing domestic violence.
120 N. Third St., Ironton
Ironton City Mission
Emergency shelter, clothing and household items, food assistance, and community meals. Call before arriving.
710 N. Fifth St., Ironton
Lawrence County Transit
Public transit and medical transportation for qualifying older adults and people with disabilities.
223 S. Second St., Ironton
Ironton City Mission Food Pantry
Food pantry. Listed hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
710 N. Fifth St., Ironton
Harvest for the Hungry
Food pantry. Listed hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon; third Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. Closed federal holidays.
120 N. Fifth St., Ironton
Central Christian Church Food Pantry
Food pantry. County listing shows Monday and Wednesday mornings; call to verify the current hours.
1541 S. Seventh St., Ironton
Ironton Church of Christ
Food pantry. Listed for the third Tuesday of each month, 5 to 7 p.m., or until food runs out.
2503 S. Tenth St., Ironton
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Monthly food pantry. Advance registration is required; call at least one week before the distribution.
612 Center St., Ironton
South Point United Methodist Church
Food pantry. Listed for the last two Fridays of the month, 10 a.m. to noon.
202 Third St. E., South Point
South Point Church of Christ
Food pantry. Listed for the last two Thursdays of the month, noon to 2 p.m.
402 Third St., South Point
Michael's Grace Place
Food pantry. Listed for Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
801 Hooper Drive, South Point
Community Mission Outreach
Chesapeake-area food pantry with a rotating monthly schedule around the 15th; call or check its current calendar.
3748 State Route 7, Chesapeake
Rome Church of Christ
Food pantry. Listed for Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
86 Township Road 1056, Proctorville
New Hope United Methodist Church
Food pantry. Listed for the second and fourth Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
111 Township Road 1130, Proctorville
Lawrence County Health Department
Public-health services, immunizations, communicable-disease services, environmental health, and local health information.
2122 S. Eighth St., Ironton
Family Medical Centers
Primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, women's health, WIC, and other services at several Lawrence County locations.
ADAMHS Board of Adams, Lawrence & Scioto Counties
Mental health and addiction-treatment system, prevention, recovery support, crisis care, and local provider information.
740-354-5648; crisis 740-354-1010
919 Seventh St., Portsmouth
Shawnee Family Health Center
Behavioral health services and crisis support in Coal Grove. Call for current intake information.
225 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove
TPC Wellness
Mental health and substance-use assessments, inpatient and outpatient services, telehealth, transportation, and sliding-fee options.
1007 N. Second St., Ironton
Lawrence County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Eligibility, service coordination, family support, education, and community services for people with developmental disabilities.
604 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove
Lawrence County Veterans Service Commission
Assistance accessing county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and eligible dependents.
111 S. Fourth St., Veterans Square, Ironton
Lawrence County Domestic Violence Task Force
Emergency shelter, advocacy, safety planning, and support for people experiencing domestic violence.
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
Free internet and computers, educational resources, job-search access, community programs, and multiple county branches.
321 S. Fourth St., Ironton
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental-health or substance-use crisis, or concern about someone else. Call or text.
Call or text 988
Regional behavioral health crisis line
24-hour crisis support for Adams, Lawrence, and Scioto counties.
Shawnee Family Crisis Services
24/7 crisis assessment and stabilization for children and adults; call or walk in. Ask what local short-term stabilization options are available.
225 Carlton Davidson Lane, Coal Grove
Hopewell Adult Crisis Respite
Regional short-term adult crisis respite in Athens. Confirm eligibility, referral requirements, openings, and whether the program can serve your county.
7976 Dairy Lane, Athens
Pathways Crisis & Residential Recovery
Crisis stabilization and residential recovery services in Ashland, Kentucky. Ask about residency, insurance, referral, and bed availability.
Ashland, Kentucky
OhioRISE Behavioral Health Respite
Planned or emergency relief for caregivers of qualifying children and youth enrolled in OhioRISE. Ask the care coordinator about authorization.
Area Agency on Aging District 7 caregiver support
Information, counseling, training, support, and possible respite connections for eligible family caregivers and older adults.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Care consultations, dementia information, safety planning, support groups, and local caregiver-resource connections.
Visiting Angels Portsmouth
Private-pay in-home respite and companion care. Ask about service area, minimum hours, caregiver availability, and cost.
1416 Eleventh St., Portsmouth
Bear Necessities Pantry
Free food and basic necessities for currently enrolled students. Located in the Student Resource Hub; verify current hours before visiting.
breader@shawnee.edu or mcadogan@shawnee.edu
Student Resource Hub, Shawnee State University
Peer Drop-In Center
A student space to decompress and connect with peers. It is not counseling or residential respite; call to verify current operation and hours.
Shawnee State University
Bear Care Health and Counseling
Student health and counseling services. Call for appointments and urgent-care guidance.
Shawnee State University
Accessibility Services
Academic access, disability accommodations, and student support.
Massie Hall 145, Shawnee State University
Career Services
Career planning, resumes, interview help, internships, employment connections, and graduate-school preparation.
740-351-3027; careers@shawnee.edu
Shawnee State University
James A. Kadel Dental Hygiene Clinic
Low-cost preventive dental services delivered by supervised students. Community members may schedule; ask about current fees and availability.
Shawnee State University
Ohio Child Care Search
Search licensed child-care programs, ages served, inspections, hours, and publicly funded child-care participation.
Scioto County Job & Family Services
Applications and eligibility for publicly funded child-care assistance.
710 Court St., Portsmouth
CAO of Scioto County Head Start and Early Head Start
Early childhood education and family support for eligible children and pregnant families. Ask about age, income, location, and enrollment.
433 Third St., Portsmouth
Lawrence County JFS
Applications and eligibility for publicly funded child-care assistance.
1100 S. Seventh St., Ironton
Lawrence County Early Childhood Academy
Head Start and child-care options at multiple sites; some sites list before- and after-school care. Confirm age range, openings, transportation, and cost.
Lawrence school-district after-school programs
Several districts may offer 21st Century tutoring, activities, and snacks. Contact the child's district for current sites and enrollment.
740-532-4223 ext. 228
OhioKAN Kinship & Adoption Navigator
Free navigation for kinship and adoptive families, including benefits, legal, behavioral-health, school, and local-support connections.
844-OHIO-KAN (844-644-6526)
Ohio Benefits / county JFS
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child-care assistance; ask about child-only benefits for a relative's child.
Area Agency on Aging District 7
Support and referrals for grandparents and other older relatives caring for children, when program requirements are met.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Civil legal help for qualifying families, including custody, benefits, housing, and family-law questions.
800 Gallia St., Suite 700, Portsmouth
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 call or text support before, during, and after pregnancy from trained counselors.
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Help Me Grow Home Visiting
Free, voluntary pregnancy and early-childhood home visiting, education, screenings, and connections in Scioto and Lawrence counties.
Help Me Grow Ohio
Statewide referral and information for home visiting and early intervention.
Scioto County WIC
Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals for qualifying pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and young children.
Family Medical Centers / Lawrence County WIC
Women's health, primary care, pediatrics, WIC, dental, and behavioral-health services at multiple locations.
James A. Kadel Dental Hygiene Clinic
Low-cost preventive dental services from supervised Shawnee State students. Ask about current fees and scheduling.
Shawnee State University
Family Medical Centers Dental
Dental care at selected Lawrence County locations. Ask about new-patient status, insurance, and sliding-fee eligibility.
Ohio Dental Safety Net Clinics
State directory of clinics serving people with Medicaid or without dental insurance; reduced-fee rules vary.
Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline
Help identifying managed-care dental, vision, hearing, and prescription benefits and participating providers.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Vocational rehabilitation may help eligible people obtain disability-related services or equipment needed for employment.
Ohio's Best Rx
Free prescription discount resource for Ohio residents; it is not insurance. Compare prices before purchase.
AAA7 benefits specialists
Medicare guidance and benefits screening, including prescription-cost programs.
Project DAWN / Ohio Naloxone
Find naloxone programs and learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment information and referrals for mental-health and substance-use concerns.
800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
ADAMHS Board provider directory
Local treatment, crisis, prevention, peer, and recovery-support connections in Adams, Lawrence, and Scioto counties.
740-354-5648; crisis 740-354-1010
The Counseling Center
Scioto-area addiction and mental-health treatment and recovery support. Call for assessment and current levels of care.
411 Court St., Portsmouth
Lawrence County Recovery & Wellness
Substance-use and mental-health services, peer support, medication services, and recovery housing. Call for eligibility and openings.
2903 S. Fifth St., Ironton
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting finder
Search current in-person and online AA meetings. Schedules can change.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting search
Search current in-person and virtual NA meetings. Verify details with the local listing.
Ohio Vital Statistics
Order certified Ohio birth and death certificates and review acceptable ordering methods and fees.
Social Security card replacement
Replace a Social Security card through SSA. SSA does not charge for a replacement card.
Ohio BMV identification cards
Requirements and locations for an Ohio identification card. Ask about no-fee ID options if eligible.
844-OHIO-BMV (844-644-6268)
Salvation Army Portsmouth
May help eligible people obtain birth certificates or identification; call for an appointment and current funding.
1001 Ninth St., Portsmouth
Ohio Legal Help vital-records guide
Plain-language steps for replacing birth certificates, identification, Social Security cards, and other records.
IRS VITA/TCE site locator
Free tax preparation by trained volunteers for qualifying taxpayers. Search during tax season and call before visiting.
MyFreeTaxes
Free online or assisted federal and state tax filing for eligible households through United Way.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Connection to nonprofit budget, debt, credit, housing, and student-loan counseling. Ask about fees.
CAO of Scioto County
Ask about current financial-literacy, budgeting, credit-counseling, and seasonal tax-referral programs.
433 Third St., Portsmouth
FDIC Money Smart
Free education on banking, credit, saving, borrowing, and avoiding scams; not individual counseling.
Lifeline Support
Discount on qualifying phone or internet service for households meeting income or public-benefit rules.
Scioto County Public Library
Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, digital-skills help, and multiple county locations.
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
Free public computers, Wi-Fi, job-search access, and multiple county branches.
Ohio 211
Find local low-cost devices, digital-skills classes, emergency phone options, and internet-access sites.
Dial 211
Ohio DRC Reentry Services
State reentry information and connections for identification, benefits, employment, housing, family, and community support.
Community Transition Program
Behavioral-health transition support for eligible people leaving an Ohio prison; ask ADAMHS about the local provider pathway.
ADAMHS: 740-354-5648
OhioMeansJobs Scioto County
Job search, resumes, training, and employer connections. Tell staff about reentry barriers.
OhioMeansJobs Lawrence County
Job search, training, resumes, GED connections, and veteran-priority services.
120 N. Third St., Ironton
Lawrence County Reentry Court
Specialized court supervision and treatment support for eligible participants; not a general walk-in service.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Civil legal help for qualifying people with housing, benefits, consumer, family, and record-related barriers.
Equitas Health
LGBTQ+-affirming primary care, behavioral health, HIV/STI services, gender-affirming care, pharmacy, and telehealth.
Equitas Health online support groups
Virtual peer groups for selected LGBTQ+ communities and health needs; schedules and registration change.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text, or chat.
866-488-7386; text START to 678678
Portsmouth Pride
Local community connection and event information. Check the page for current activities and resources.
Equality Ohio Legal Clinic
Legal information and possible assistance for LGBTQ+ Ohioans; intake and case-acceptance rules apply.
NAMI Ohio support groups
Free peer and family groups related to mental illness. Use the directory to locate current options.
Alzheimer's Association
Dementia caregiver support groups, education, care consultations, and a 24/7 helpline.
Scioto County SIDS bereavement referrals
Bereavement information and referrals following infant loss through the health department.
740-355-8358; Ohio Baby 1st: 800-477-7437
Equitas Health online support groups
Virtual groups for selected LGBTQ+, caregiver, health, and recovery-related communities.
Area Agency on Aging District 7
Caregiver support, education, and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers.
Ohio 211
Locate current local grief, trauma, parenting, cancer, chronic-illness, and caregiver groups.
Dial 211
Safe Havens for Pets directory
Search for programs that may shelter pets of people experiencing domestic violence or homelessness. Availability is not guaranteed.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 safety planning and referrals, including help discussing pet-related barriers to leaving abuse.
800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); text START to 88788
Southern Ohio Shelter
Scioto-area domestic-violence shelter and advocacy. Ask for help exploring safe pet-placement options.
2315 Grant St., Portsmouth
Lawrence County Domestic Violence Task Force
Lawrence-area shelter and advocacy. Ask about current pet-safety planning and referrals.
Lawrence County Humane Society
Ask whether pet food, emergency owner surrender, or temporary-care referrals are available; services are not guaranteed.
Ohio 211
Search for current pet-food pantries, humane societies, veterinary assistance, and emergency boarding.
Dial 211
Ohio Indigent Burial and Cremation Support
Explains reimbursement for local governments providing disposition for qualifying indigent residents. Families should contact the township, municipality, or county—not the state board.
County Job & Family Services
Ask whether any local burial assistance, estate, public-benefit, or referral option applies.
Scioto 740-354-6661; Lawrence 740-532-3324
Scioto County Veterans Service Office
Help eligible veterans and dependents understand burial benefits, records, transportation, and claims.
612 Sixth St., Suite A, Portsmouth
Lawrence County Veterans Service Commission
Help eligible veterans and dependents access county, state, and federal burial-related benefits.
111 S. Fourth St., Ironton
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Civil legal guidance for qualifying households on estates, debt, benefits, housing, and related issues after a death.
Scioto County Aspire
Free adult basic education and high-school-equivalency preparation. Check current registration and class locations.
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Postsecondary career and technical training. Ask about admissions, financial aid, schedules, and current programs.
951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville
Shawnee State University
College degrees, certificates, financial aid, accessibility, career services, and student supports.
940 Second St., Portsmouth
Collins Career Technical Center
Adult career training in health, public safety, skilled trades, transportation, and other fields.
740-867-6641 ext. 442
Chesapeake
Lawrence County Aspire
Free GED preparation and adult education connected to Collins Career Technical Center and OhioMeansJobs.
740-867-6641 ext. 442
OhioMeansJobs
Training funding, career assessment, job search, resumes, and employer connections.
Scioto 740-354-4531; Lawrence 740-532-3140
Women's Business Center — Portsmouth
No-cost business counseling, training, planning, and capital-readiness support for entrepreneurs of all genders.
606-316-3508; wbcportsmouth@ecdi.org
221 Chillicothe St., Portsmouth
Ohio SBDC at Ohio University
No-cost confidential advising for startups and existing businesses across Southeast Ohio.
Portsmouth Area Chamber / SBDC
Local connection to small-business advising and regional business resources.
342 Second St., Portsmouth
Ohio Secretary of State Business Services
Official business-name search, registration filings, and start-a-business information.
877-SOS-FILE (877-767-3453)
OhioMeansJobs
Labor-market information, hiring support, workforce training, and self-employment-related referrals.
Scioto County Emergency Management Agency
Local alerts, preparedness, disaster coordination, and CodeRED registration.
729 Sixth St., Portsmouth
Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency
Local alerts, preparedness, and disaster coordination. Verify the office location before visiting.
American Red Cross disaster help
Emergency shelter, basic needs, recovery information, and help after home fires or other disasters, based on assessment.
800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
DisasterAssistance.gov / FEMA
Apply for federal assistance after a qualifying presidential disaster declaration and check application status.
800-621-FEMA (800-621-3362)
Ohio 211
Find local shelters, cooling or warming centers, food, cleanup help, and recovery resources activated for an emergency.
Dial 211